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Monday, June 18, 2012

THE BEAT MAGAZINE

/ 4

“This is a cock!” declared Colette Kendall as she was holding a
mighty dildo ready to play the plastic penis like it was an origami.
Kendall gives us a courteous warning that a hefty dildo comes with
trepidations just before she begins telling her stories and cock facts
in the Cockwhisperer: A Love Story. I felt like I was sitting in one of
the Western lecture halls and learning about the History of Cock
Knowledge.
Living in an era of HBO TV-shows, sex exhibitions, and online porn
sites, you might think, what else she can offer to me that I have not
seen so far? Well, you have to admit that this line of thought would
make you extremely naïve as we live in an age that the exigencies of
life requires constant stimulation every minute. The Cockwhisperer: A Love Story is
more than a compilation of jokes and observations of her past
encounters with penis(es) since her sexually aware years in the ’70s. It
is also about how diverse people can relate to the same story in
different ways.

Yes, it is correct that the lack of information
regarding sex education in the ’70s would result in creating funny
and/or painful stories about one’s first sexual encounter; however, I
believe that this show is timeless. Even though we live in an
information era, I am pretty sure that there are copious amount of
people out there who can relate to her awkward experiences and maturing
examinations. If not, why would we still watch reality TV shows about
so-called virgins?

Kendall is a competent and a courageous
performer who delivers her lines so genuinely that she brings a
forthright commitment to her role as a Cockwhisperer. She certainly has
got some balls! There were plenty of comedians out there who mock the
genitals and bodily orifices but Kendall is very witty, shrewd and
authentic about how she utilizes this masculine organ. It is the most
promising subject for satire and comedy after all…especially from a
woman’s perspective.

The show’s notable weakness is probably its
strength: it is too short. I cannot remember a show where an hour went
by so fast and I was left with a profound disappointment like a child
who sees a treat wafted away from her. Is there not anymore of this? Why
not? It was one of the best shows I have seen so far and I highly
recommend everybody to go and see it.
One last warning is that the show is extremely hilarious but do not expect to get excessively frisky afterwards.

R.
B. Akgol is a freelance writer/researcher and an enthusiastic historian
who has a passionate interest in gender and sexuality.

There is a reason Colette Kendall, writer and performer of “The
Cockwhisperer – A Love Story”, is nominated once again this year for a
Canadian Comedy Award. She is damned funny!
A hilariously honest and touching tale of one woman’s journey into
sex and sexuality, The Cockwhisperer is an absolute must see at this
year’s London Fringe Festival, or any Fringe Festival for that matter.
Laugh out loud funny, you will be in hysterics from the moment
Kendall sets foot on stage. A personal and affecting tale provides a
“sad trombone” moment near the end but it is short lived, and Colette
quickly drags you back into a fit of belly laughter once again.
Put your delicate sensibilities aside and get past the title, because this show should not be missed.
This opening weekend review has been posted on behalf of Theatre in London.ca.

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From the Creator of the Canadian Comedy Award Nominated
Tippi Seagram's Happy Hour and
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comes a new solo offering...
'The Cock Whisperer'.
The Story of one woman's quest to find the love and the penis of her dreams. A phallic journey both humorous and dark.
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